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		<h1>Calculation Method</h1>
		<p>The calculation method drop down allows you to select a commonly used calculation method 
		or to specify your custom method. The calculation methods specify a Sunrise angle and a Sunset angle which allow
		Guidance to correctly calculate your Fajr and Isha times. The sunrise and sunset angles allow Guidance to figure out
		how long after the sunset will it be Isha time and how long before the sunrise is it Fajr time.</p>
		
		<p>Below are the descriptions for the different calculation methods. The list of areas in which the calculation methods are commonly used
		are listed for informational purposes and should not be taken as an authoritative source. To get the most accurate results try each 
		calculation method and compare the prayer times to that of your local Masjid.</p>
		
		<p><strong>Note:</strong> If you know the exact sunrise and sunset angle your location uses then you can create a custom
		method by choosing "Other..." from the list and entering in the sunrise and sunset values, however you should only
		use this option if you are completely certain what the correct sunrise and sunset angles for your location are.</p>
		
		<strong>Egyptian General Authority of Survey</strong>
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				<span class="sunrise">Sunrise Angle: 20 degrees</span>
				<span class="sunset">Sunset Angle: 18 degrees</span>
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			This method is commonly used in 
			Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon,
			Malaysia, Singapore, Syria,
			parts of Africa, and parts of the United States.
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		<strong>University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi</strong>
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				<span class="sunrise">Sunrise Angle: 18 degrees</span>
				<span class="sunset">Sunset Angle: 18 degrees</span>
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			This method is commonly used in 
			Iran, Kuwait, and parts of Europe.
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		<strong>Islamic Society of North America</strong>
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				<span class="sunrise">Sunrise Angle: 15 degrees</span>
				<span class="sunset">Sunset Angle: 15 degrees</span>
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			This method is commonly used in 
			 Canada, Parts of the UK, and parts of the United States.
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		<strong>Muslim World League</strong>
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				<span class="sunrise">Sunrise Angle: 18 degrees</span>
				<span class="sunset">Sunset Angle: 17 degrees</span>
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			This method is commonly used in 
			parts of Europe, the Far East, and parts of the United States.
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		<strong>Om Al-Qurra University</strong>
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				<span class="sunrise">Sunrise Angle: 19 degrees</span>
				<span class="sunset">Sunset Angle: N/A</span>
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			Isha is always 90 minutes after Maghrib.
			This method is commonly used in Saudi Arabia.
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		<strong>Fixed Ishaa Angle Interval</strong>
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				<span class="sunrise">Sunrise Angle: 19.5 degrees</span>
				<span class="sunset">Sunset Angle: N/A</span>
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			Isha is always 90 minutes after Maghrib.
			This method is commonly used in 
			Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
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